Post Harvest Associate

Ascend Wellness Holdings (CSE: AAWH.U / OTCQX:AAWH); Athol (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Wellness Holdings seeks a Post-Harvest Associate to support the drying, curing, and preparation of cannabis flower in a regulated cultivation environment. You will assist with sampling, weighing, and packaging, ensuring product quality and adherence to SOPs and METRC tracking.

The role emphasizes meticulous record-keeping, sanitation, and collaboration with the post-harvest team to maintain compliance and efficiency in a highly regulated facility.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old and able to pass a background check.
• Must obtain and maintain a state Registered Agent Card or equivalent credentials.
• Must work in humid environments with strong plant odors and fluctuating temperatures.
• Willingness to wear PPE and follow sanitation and safety standards.
• Highly detail-oriented, proactive, organized and able to follow strict procedures and communicate effectively.
• Strong observational skills to detect moisture inconsistencies, contamination risks or inventory discrepancies.
• Comfortable using digital logs, weight scales and internal systems for data tracking and compliance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Curing, drying, conditioning, and monitoring moisture content per SOPs.
• Operate WIP vaults for secure storage and tracking.
• Ensure compliance with METRC and state regulations for inventory tracking.
• Handle cannabis materials with proper sanitation and regulatory cleanliness standards.
• Debuck, trim (machine and hand), hang, cure, grind, weigh and package cannabis per SOPs.
• Perform real-time quality inspections for product quality and compliance.
• Log weights and product data to support inventory tracking.
• Collaborate with cure and post-harvest team to maintain quality and pace.

Skills

Curing process

WIP vault operations

METRC compliance

Regulatory cleanliness

Cannabis processing

Quality control

Trimming & manicuring

Weighing

Record keeping

Job description

Brief Description

The Post-Harvest Associate reports directly to the Post Harvest Manager and plays a hands-on role in the post-harvest lifecycle of cannabis by supporting drying, curing, storage, and preparation of flower for final processing. This position is responsible for handling harvested cannabis with care and precision to maintain product quality, consistency, and compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements. Working under the direction of post-harvest leadership, the Post-Harvest Associate supports daily post-harvest operations while maintaining accurate records, organization, and sanitation standards. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a highly regulated and physically demanding environment. Work is performed in a cultivation environment with regular exposure to cannabis plants, cannabis-related odors, pollen, dust, and varying temperatures, humidity levels, and lighting conditions typical of commercial cultivation operations.

Essential Job Functions

• Curing Process - Tasks like drying, curing, conditioning, and monitoring moisture content reflect actual cannabis flower curing protocols, which are critical for potency, safety, and terpene preservation
• WIP Vault Operations - The inclusion of WIP (Work-In-Progress) vaults reflect how cannabis must be securely stored and tracked between stages — a requirement in nearly all regulated markets
• Compliance with Track-and-Trace Systems - References to METRC and state regulations directly address the industry's strict inventory tracking and reporting requirements
• Secure Handling & Regulatory Cleanliness Standards - Sanitation protocols, secure vault handling, and compliance mentions all reflect standard cannabis regulatory expectations (GMP, GLP, or equivalent)
• Cannabis Processing - Accurately debuck, trim (both machine and hand trim), hang harvested product in dry rooms, cure, grind, weigh, and package cannabis materials according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Quality Control - Perform real-time visual inspections of cannabis for quality, consistency, and compliance with product specifications
• Trimming & Manicuring - Hand-trim flower with precision to maintain product integrity and presentation standards for retail
• Weighing - Measure cannabis products for distribution while maintaining aseptic techniques and preventing contamination
• Quality Control & Record Keeping - Conduct routine, real-time visual inspections of cannabis products during trimming to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with product specifications. Accurately log weights and product data to support inventory tracking, regulatory compliance, and internal quality standards

Other Job Responsibilities

• Adhere to All Safety and Compliance Policies - Follow company guidelines and state regulations regarding product handling, security, and cleanliness
• Collaborate with Team Members - Communicate regularly with cure and post-harvest team members to ensure consistent quality, pace, and compliance throughout the workflow
• Perform Other Duties as Assigned - Support the post-harvest department with general labor, packaging, or cleaning as needed based on departmental priorities

Minimum Job Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older and be able to pass a background check
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a state Registered Agent Card or equivalent state credentials
• Must be able to work in humid environments with strong plant odors, and fluctuating temperatures
• Willingness to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and to follow sanitation and safety standards
• Highly detail-oriented, proactive, organized and able to follow strict procedures and communicate effectively
• Strong observational skills to detect moisture inconsistencies, contamination risks or inventory discrepancies
• Comfortable using digital logs, weight scales and internal systems for data tracking and compliance documentation
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a fast paced, highly regulated environment

Preferred Job Requirements

• Demonstrated experience with Metrc, or similar systems
• Familiarity with moisture control, terpene preservation and environmental standards during the cure process
• Understanding of the significant impact of preparation for downstream production
• Background in cannabis, food, pharmaceutical, or similar highly regulated manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements

Drop Down Selection

• Sitting

Continuously

• Lifting
• Standing

Frequently

10 lbs. or less

Occasionally

• Walking

Frequently

11 to 25 lbs.

Frequently

• Bending Over

Frequently

26 to 50 lbs.

Frequently

• Crawling

Occasionally

51 to 75 lbs.

Not Applicable

• Climbing

Occasionally

76 to 100 lbs.

Not Applicable

• Reaching Overhead

Occasionally

Over 100 lbs.

Not Applicable

• Crouching

Occasionally

• Carrying
• Kneeling

Occasionally

10 lbs. or less

Continuously

• Balancing

Occasionally

11 to 25 lbs.

Frequently

• Pushing or pulling

Frequently

26 to 50 lbs.

Occasionally

• Talking

Continuously

51 to 75 lbs.

Not Applicable

• Repetitive use of hands/arms

Frequently

76 to 100 lbs.

Not Applicable

• Repetitive use of legs

Frequently

Over 100 lbs.

Not Applicable

• Grasping

Frequently

• Hearing
• Eye/Hand Coordination

Continuously

Not Applicable

• Visual Acuity

Continuously

• Fine Manipulation

Occasionally

• Subject to Noise

Continuously

Company Overview

Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor and provisioning center operator with assets in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania. We seek to foster a robust and inclusive cannabis industry through a premium, unmatched customer-focused retail experience. We are looking to build a world-class team that will help carry out our mission of helping to shape the future of cannabis as a leading healthcare solution. We are committed to improving the quality of our patient's lives by offering unrivaled quality, consistency and meticulously curated products that satisfy our customers unique, individual needs. When it comes to customer service experience, our dispensaries will set a new standard of excellence, emphasizing health and wellness by a highly knowledgeable team. A team that is committed to our values, our people, and our communities; we are looking for people who are inspired by our vision and stay dedicated to our mission as we continuously expand.

EEO STATEMENT

Ascend Wellness Holdings, LLC and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring / hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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